Author: Mercy Auma

A ban imposed on Tanzanian rapper Rosa Ree after she featured on infamous raunchy “Vitamin U” video with Kenya’s Timmy Tdat has been lifted. Through a letter posted on Rosa Ree’s Instagram, she appreciated the move by the country’s Barasa La Sanaa La Tanzania (BASATA) and pledged to work hard and raise the Tanzanian flag higher. “Napenda kutoa shukrani kwa ofisi ya Waziri wa Sanaa, Habari na Michezo Mhe. Harrison Mwakyembe pamoja na Baraza la sanaa BASATA kwa kuniruhusu kuendelea kufanya shughuli zangu za sanaa….. Naahidi kufanya kazi zangu ipasavyo na kuendelea kuipeperusha bendera ya nchi yangu vyema!” read the…

The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Noordin Haji has been directed to intervene and establish the people behind stolen witness statements in hate speech case detailing Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria. According to Milimani Court Magistrate Kennedy Cheruiyot, an adjournment of the case was necessary to allow room for the prosecution to put things in order after it was reported that the witnesses statements were missing. “I, therefore, grant the last adjournment to allow the prosecution to put their house in order by establishing who stole the statements,” said Magistrate Cheruiyot. This follows the efforts by the prosecution in establishing…

The news of Joseph “Jowie” Irungu’s transfer from Kamiti Maximum Security Prison broke the internet with his parents crying foul as it was under unclear circumstances. Jowie, the prime suspect in the murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani was transferred to Manyani Maximum Security Prison in Voi, Taita Taveta County on Friday, December 6. In a publication by the Star, a senior prison official who did not want his identity disclosed narrated that he was transferred after he was found with contraband during an impromptu search. “Jowie was moved from Kamiti to Manyani on Friday. I cannot say more than that,”…

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader, Raila Odinga has addressed the fall out with Deputy President William Ruto, stating that he has no personal issues with him. Odinga, through an interview with NTV’s Smriti Vidyarthi on Monday, December 9, stated that he has had disagreements with the DP due to their different stand on issues, however, he has insisted that he harbours no ill will towards him. “I have no personal issues with Deputy President William Ruto. We’ve worked together before and whenever we disagreed, we’ve made it public that we do not agree on a certain issue but there are…

A viral video circulated on social media of Nyeri County Deputy Speaker Samuel Kariuki assaulting a youth has angered netizens and prompted the intervention of the police authorities. In the captured video, the deputy speaker who also serves as a Member of County Assembly (MCA) for Ruring’u ward is seen ruthlessly beating up a young man as he rains on him with beatings using a wooden rod. The man falls to the ground and is unable to move as the strokes become overwhelming as he tries to flee. Members of the public are also captured cheering on the MCA up…

Joseph “Jowie” Irungu, the prime suspect in the brutal murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani has allegedly been transferred from Kamiti Maximum Prison Security Prison under unclear circumstances. According to Nation, the family of Irungu learnt of his transfer very late on Friday, December 6 and could not confirm it as the prison only allowed visits during the weekdays. They therefore had to wait until Monday, December 9, where they were told that he had been transferred on Friday. His mother, Anastacia stated that upon visiting the prison, the officer in charge said that he had been transferred to Manyani Maximum…

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader and AU High Representative for Infrastructure Raila Odinga has addressed the remarks made by Amani National Congress (ANC) leader Musalia Mudavadi. Odinga has stated that he does not take the claims by Mudavadi seriously when he was contacted for a comment by the Nation. “I do not want to discuss Mudavadi’s book mostly because he suffers from serious memory lapses from the claims he is making,” said Odinga through a phone interview with the publication. In his autobiography Soaring Above Storms of Passion, Mudavadi made countless remarks affiliated to Odinga, among them ban from western…

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has been arraigned at the Milimani Law Court after his dramatic arrest on Friday, December, 6 on the charges of over Sh357 million graft case. He was presented before the Anti-Corruption Chief Magistrate Douglas Ogoti alongside eight other Nairobi County officials who have been linked to the irregular and illegal procurement of tenders. Sonko, who has been arraigned under heavy security outside the courts and around the Central Business District (CBD) has been charged with over 20 counts, among them conspiracy to commit crime of corruption, money laundering, acquisition of proceeds of crime, abuse of office,…

President Uhuru Kenyatta has issued a very stern warning to leaders engaging in corrupt dealings and has distanced himself from them stating that he will not be picking calls from the accused. Uhuru was speaking yesterday at the St Francis of Assis Parish Church, Ruiru, Kiambu County during a service. This follows the dramatic arrest of Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko over economic crimes. The president however added that every individual caught up in corruption cases is innocent until proven guilty, although insisting that there are legal channels in the country that need to be followed in solving such issues. Read:…

Comedian and entertainer Eric Omondi has reunited with Italian lover Chantal Grazioli for Christmas months after allegedly  breaking up. Through an Instagram video, Omondi notified his fans that Italian lass was back in the country while sending an encouragement to young boys in relationships corresponding with the current state in Kenya where femicide is on the rise. “Guess whose back for Christmas???…This still goes out to all the young people out there, I hope this will be a good lesson that it doesn’t always have to end badly, Don’t kill yourself or physically hurt people because you are separating or…

President Uhuru Kenyatta has sent a tough warning to the officials involved in the approval of Tassia building that collapsed yesterday, leaving 4 people dead and several others still trapped inside. Although rescue operations are still ongoing with different teams deployed to the scene, efforts to rescue more people need to be enhanced as several others are still trapped in  a statement by the President’s Strategic Communication Unit, Uhuru has directed a multi agency team to look into the matter and foresee that more lives are not lost in the near future under similar circumstances. In a statement, Uhuru has…

The body of man whose saloon car plunged into the Indian Ocean via Likoni Channel has been retrieved. The driver has been identified as John Mutinda, 46. The saloon car whose registration details are yet to be established was said to have plunged into the Indian ocean in the wee hours of the morning, with occupants of the vehicle unknown. Through a statement, the Kenya Ferry Services stated that the vehicle had sped off to the ramps at a high speed immediately after purchasing the ticket hence forcing the car to plunge into the ocean. “The occupants in the car…

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko’s firstborn daughter Saumu Mbuvi has vowed to stand by her dad following his arrest over graft claims. Saumu took to her Instagram and posted a picture with the governor, her father, in what is seen as a daddy-daughter moment and ideally through her insta stories with emojis indicating prayers. https://www.instagram.com/p/B5ue6xAHxR4/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet Some fans also pledged support and sent their prayers and good wishes, stating that the governor was innocent until proven guilty. Read: Fracas As Sonko Refuses To Board Police Chopper To Nairobi After Arrest [Video] Sonko is currently under arrest after a directive by the Directorate…

97 leaders from the Rift Valley region including senators and Members of Parliament have come out and thrown their weight behind the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI). The leaders attribute the report to providing huge opportunities for transformative agenda that they stated will be beneficial to the people more so through devolution. The leaders unanimously agreed through a press address led by Kajiado MP Katoo Ole Metito stating that they were well prepared for the the implementation process of the proposals contained in the document. “We are saying bring it on. We are prepared for it whether it be taken to…

Bongo star Diamond Platnumz’s mother, Sandrah, has addressed the rumours swirling on social media over an existing rift between her and daughter-in-law Tanasha Donna. Tanasha, Diamond’s girlfriend recently delivered a baby boy, adding to Sandrah’s list of grandchildren. She delivered her son, Naseeb Junior in Tanzania, and has since resided there until early this week, when news emerged that she had stormed out of Diamond’s house. It was alleged that during their son’s 40 days party according to their custom, Sandrah and Tanasha were not seeing eye to eye. Read: Tanasha, Diamond Unveil Son’s Face During Lavish 40 Days Party…